Damp in the Press

How to keep your home cool and save on energy bills this summer

The British summer has finally arrived and due to the El Niño weather pattern, we may be seeing higher temperatures than normal in the coming months. This fluctuation in the Earth’s climate system occurs every few years, causing drier winters and warmer summers in Europe. With electricity costs still high,

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How to treat and prevent mould in damp homes

With the cost-of-living crisis, many households have been battling damp conditions this winter as they try to save money on energy bills by air-drying washing indoors. Chris Michael, MD of Meaco, a specialist air treatment brand, explains how this is causing outbreaks of mould and how to treat and prevent

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How to choose the right dehumidifier

Mould and condensation are often a cause for concern at this time of year, with more rainy and colder days our priority is to keep our homes warm and comfortable to live in. One way of preventing mould, condensation and damp inside your home is by using a dehumidifier, but

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Myths around cost of drying laundry

Consumers are inundated with advice on how to dry laundry and save money during the cost of living crisis, but not all of this advice considers the hidden costs for households, states Chris Michael, home air treatment expert and managing director of Meaco. With more challenges rising from the increased

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Drying out after a flooding

There have been some terrible images on the news recently showing people’s homes flooded from Storm Babet, followed by new Met Office warnings of flooding risk due to dangerous conditions and heavy rainfall. Whether it’s a basement or the bottom floor of a home or business, once the water recedes,

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Solving the problem of damp in basements

Chris Michael, Managing Director of leading British air treatment specialist Meaco, looks at damp problems that can arise in basements, and gives suggestions of how to resolve them. Basements are either partly or wholly below ground, and can come in many forms. They can be simple cellars built below the

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The best dehumidifiers as recommended by The Telegraph

“This British company’s dehumidifier is about as good as it gets.” says The Telegraph. The Meaco 12L low energy dehumidifier is featured in The Telegraph’s latest update on why you should buy a dehumidifier, including advice on which one to buy. The paper particularly liked the low energy usage and

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Landlords: Is your student house damp? Here’s how we can help

In 2019, a report from Save The Student., a money saving website for students, revealed responses and statistics gathered from more than 2000 students regarding their experiences with rented accommodation. The National Student Accommodation Survey details what student accommodation is really like, how much it costs, and what the biggest

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